Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) v Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed referees missed a foul on Luka Doncic by Jaden McDaniels with 33 seconds left in Game 4; Lakers lost 116-113.
Doncic was tripped but no foul was called; Lakers later turned over the ball and Minnesota sealed the win with free throws. Lakers now trail 1-3 in the series.
Amen Thompson & Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets) Jimmy Butler & Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Ahead of Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)
Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson against accusations of being dirty after Jimmy Butler’s injury, instead labeling Draymond Green as the “dirty player.”
Thompson was involved in a hard fall with Butler but Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Steve Kerr both said it wasn’t intentional. Butler is questionable for Game 3 with a pelvic injury.
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
Darius Garland admitted Cleveland’s game plan targets Tyler Herro defensively, prompting a fiery response from Herro, who criticized Garland’s own defensive ability.
Cleveland has repeatedly attacked Herro, shooting 58% when he’s the primary defender. Despite Herro scoring 33 points in Game 2, the Heat trail 0-2 heading into Game 3.
Jon Horst (Milwaukee Bucks)
April 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, securing his role beyond the current season.
Horst, the architect of the 2021 title-winning team, has guided Milwaukee to the playoffs in all eight seasons as GM. The extension brings continuity amid the team’s ongoing postseason run.
Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
April 2025 (Auction held Thursday)
A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant during his 1996-97 rookie season sold for $7 million at Sotheby’s, breaking the record for any Bryant collectible.
The jersey was photo-matched to seven games including his NBA debut. It surpassed the $5.8M record set by his 2007-08 MVP season jersey and is now the fourth-most-expensive game-worn jersey ever sold.
Ja Morant v Joshua Holloway
April 2025 (Ruling issued Monday)
A judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by Joshua Holloway, who accused Ja Morant of assault during a 2022 pickup game, ruling Morant acted in self-defense.
The court found Holloway’s testimony not credible and upheld Morant’s civil immunity under Tennessee’s “stand your ground” law. Witnesses, including Mike Miller, confirmed Holloway initiated the incident by hitting Morant with the ball.
Troy Weaver (New Orleans Pelicans)
April 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired former Pistons GM Troy Weaver as senior vice president of basketball operations, reporting to EVP Joe Dumars.
Weaver leaves his consultant role with the Wizards to join the Pelicans’ front office. Despite a losing record in Detroit, he was credited with drafting key young talent like Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson.
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
April 2025 (Game 1 vs Lakers)
The NBA has fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for inappropriate language and an obscene gesture toward a fan during Minnesota’s Game 1 win over the Lakers.
Edwards reacted to heckling aimed at Rudy Gobert by defending his teammate and ending the exchange with a lewd gesture. The fine was announced by league operations president Byron Spruell.
Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics)
April 2025
Payton Pritchard has been named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, averaging 14.3 points on 40.7% 3-point shooting while energizing Boston’s bench during their title defense.
Once on the fringe of the rotation, Pritchard embraced his role off the bench, appearing in all 80 games and averaging over 28 minutes per night. He earned 82 of 100 first-place votes.
Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics)
April 2025
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard said the Magic’s physical approach won’t intimidate Boston or derail their playoff goals.
Pritchard acknowledged the hard foul on Tatum but reaffirmed the team’s focus. He emphasized that Boston remains locked in and undeterred by the intensity.
